All Posts Tagged With: "automobiles"
The New Prius - 50 MPG!
The 2010 Toyota Prius raises the stakes in the hybrid world. The Prius fuel economy is the biggest feature. The 2010 Toyota Prius comes equipped with a 1.The Prius has a new larger engine.5L.The bigger engine and torque nets better gas mileage at highway speeds because the gearing is lower.The 2010 Prius gets a nice [...]
17Feb2010 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedYour Car’s Transmission - Front Wheel Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
Transmissions are one of the most complex systems your car has. In fact, that’s the reason many auto repair garages will refuse to work on them. Some might perform minor repairs, but will refer you to a transmission shop for anything more extensive. There are a lot of parts involved in the system, and mechanics [...]
25Dec2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedTips on OEM Car Parts
Your car’s alternator isn’t indestructible - it won’t last forever. Neither will your catalytic converter. Actually, your fuel injectors, ignition switch, and muffler can fail as well. Every auto part under your vehicle’s hood can unexpectedly expire and need to be replaced.
When you take your car to the dealership they use OEM (Original Equipment [...]
How I Saved Some Cash this Summer
Well another summer comes to an end and its time to return to University for another year of boring lectures, parties and hangovers.
At least this year I’ve managed to save some useful cash after working like a dog all summer. I’ve been dead jealous of my mates who’d headed off to Europe and various [...]
Used Cars Worth More Due to Shortage
Fewer used cars has led to an increase in their value during 2009. Vehicle valuation data provider CAP Motor Research Ltd., responsible for vehicle value data to the motor industry, has said that normally there would be around 15% per year depreciation in use car values but this trend had been reversed in 2009.
The [...]
The Truth about Car Air Filter Placement
Recommendations regarding when to change your vehicle’s air filter fall into a surprisingly wide range. Some experts claim that doing so every 3,000 miles helps to ensure that your vehicle’s engine is performing as efficiently as possible. Others claim that swapping it out every 30,000 miles is sufficient. In truth, neither is entirely correct. It;s [...]
5Jul2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedTips about Your Auto’s Fuel Pump
All Fuel Injection Systems are components of the fuel pump. Located next to - or often within - the tank, it has two jobs. First step is to ensure that gasoline adequately supplies the injectors. Second, it needs to generate the right level of pressure so the injectors can deliver the proper amount of gas [...]
23May2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedAre There Benefits for Recycled Auto Parts?
Due to the ever increasing prices of most all commodities, the selling of used Honda parts and other used car parts has now become widespread because the savings are tremendous and the quality remains high.
You have to be careful though or you could get taken. And that’s why one of the best places for [...]
Exploring the Cooling System of Your Car
Every minute you’re driving, your vehicle’s engine goes through its combustion process thousands of times. As it does, it produces intense heat. Nearly half of that heat leaves through the tailpipe and dissipates in the air. The other half must be absorbed by the auto parts that comprise your engine. That includes the pistons, the [...]
21May2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedThe True Cost Of Owning Your Vehicle
When looking to purchase a new car, most people are only concerned with the sticker price or up front costs. They judge the deal based only on the amount of money they pay before driving their new car off the dealership lot. Studies have indicated that the initial investment can be often times misleading. [...]
21May2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued